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Any War-Time Veteran with 90 days of active
duty, 1 day beginning or ending during a period
of War, is eligible to apply for the Aid &
Attendance Special Pension. A surviving spouse
(marriage must have ended due to death of
veteran) of a War-Time Veteran may also apply.
The individual applying must qualify both
medically and financially. To qualify medically,
a War-Time Veteran or surviving spouse must need
the assistance of another person to perform
daily tasks, such as eating, dressing,
undressing, taking care of the needs of nature,
etc. Being blind or in a nursing home for mental
or physical incapacity, or residing in an
assisted living facility also qualifies.
Eligibility must be proven by filing the proper
Veterans Application for Pension or
Compensation. This application will require a
copy of DD-214 (see below for more information)
or separation papers, Medical Evaluation from a
physician, current medical issues, net worth
limitations, and net income, along with
out-of-pocket Medical Expenses.
To qualify financially, an applicant must
have less than $80,000 in assets, EXCLUDING
their home and vehicles. |
